Music

SCC-Beatrice offers a wide range of musical experiences for
students of all experience levels.

Private
instruction in piano, voice and guitar gives students an
opportunity to develop at their own pace.

Performing
groups such as SCC Choir or After the Storm (SCC's select vocal
ensemble) provide camaraderie and team building as you prepare
music with other dedicated music students.

State-of-the-art music technology lab (complete with Musition,
Auralia, Mixcraft Pro Studio 6, Sibelius) available to all music
students.

Introductory
courses that fulfill Humanities requirements at most four-year
colleges and universities: Introduction to Music (Music
Appreciation); Introduction to American Music; World Music; History
of Rock Music. (All are offered face-to-face as well as online)

Music
Theory: Music Theory I, II, III, and IV represent the first
two years of college or university-level theory classes. (All are
offered face-to-face; Music Theory I is offered online, as
well)

Choral Music/Theatre Production
Scholarships, which are available each year, can cover up to
three-fourths of your tuition. Apply online.

Introductory Music Courses

Do you want to take one or two of the most
universally transferable music courses ever?

Then our Music Appreciation courses are for
you!

MUSC 1010: Introduction to Music (Music
Appreciation): 4.5 creditsFocuses on musical development of
Western European classical music. Get to know some of the big
names: Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Chopin!

MUSC 2750: Introduction to American Music: 4.5 credits
Traces the fascinating development from the Colonial times to
present. Includes pop, country, urban folk, jazz, as well as
mainstream 20th century "classical" music.

MUSC 2800: Introduction to World Music:
4.5 creditsFascinating and broadening, this course examines many different
world cultures through the lens of their music. Includes music of
India, the Middle East, Asia, Indonesia, Africa, as well as some
aspects of Europe. See the world . . . or at least hear
it!

MUSC 2870: History of Rock Music: 4.5 creditsWhere did our popular music come from, and where is it
headed?

Music Theory Courses

Do you want to read music better?

Are you ever unsure of the rhythms you see in your
music?

Do you want to learn more about how and why music
works?

Then our Music Theory courses are for you!

MUSC 1610: Music Theory I: 6 creditsThis is exactly what
you need! It will help you understand notation, rhythm, meter,
scales, keys, intervals, triads, seventh chords, inversion and
figured bass. You'll also spend time working on sight singing,
dictation and keyboard theory skills.

MUSC 1620:Music Theory II: 6 creditsHow did composers of the
Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods handle composition? Focus
on chord progressions, cadences, harmonization, and form and learn
their time-honored methods!

Introductory Music Courses

Do you want to take one or two of the most
universally transferable music courses ever?

Then our Music Appreciation courses are for
you!

MUSC 1010: Introduction to Music (Music
Appreciation): 4.5 creditsFocuses on musical development of
Western European classical music. Get to know some of the big
names: Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Chopin!

MUSC 2750: Introduction to American Music: 4.5 credits
Traces the fascinating development from the Colonial times to
present. Includes pop, country, urban folk, jazz, as well as
mainstream 20th century "classical" music.

MUSC 2800: Introduction to World Music:
4.5 creditsFascinating and broadening, this course examines many different
world cultures through the lens of their music. Includes music of
India, the Middle East, Asia, Indonesia, Africa, as well as some
aspects of Europe. See the world . . . or at least hear
it!

MUSC 2870: History of Rock Music: 4.5 creditsWhere did our popular music come from, and where is it
headed?

Music Theory Courses

Do you want to read music better?

Are you ever unsure of the rhythms you see in your
music?

Do you want to learn more about how and why music
works?

Then our Music Theory courses are for you!

MUSC 1610: Music Theory I: 6 creditsThis is exactly what
you need! It will help you understand notation, rhythm, meter,
scales, keys, intervals, triads, seventh chords, inversion and
figured bass. You'll also spend time working on sight singing,
dictation and keyboard theory skills.

MUSC 1620:Music Theory II: 6 creditsHow did composers of the
Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods handle composition? Focus
on chord progressions, cadences, harmonization, and form and learn
their time-honored methods!